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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

little Willie, tho youngest child OF
Row. r.. o. Frnr,on, died on Tuesday
last. Aged six years. Although aSrCat
sufferer during his whole life, almost,
from heart disease, he was II rcmarka-
bly, bright little fellow and bore his sui
ferings with patience.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

The advertisement of Traynham 4;
Diai iast week mado a stir among Drug
buyers. Their clerks were kept busy,
but still they continue tho good work.
SEQ this issue.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

itcv. liartwcll II. Moscley spent a few
days with his parents here lust week hc-
Tore ho returned to the Seminary at Lou
~isrillc, Ky.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

oo'"'y-hvo persons left Anderson
ana ocohce Counties last week Tor Tex
ms. ~
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

Thanksgiving day was appropriately
observed here. stores closed and all
denominations worsbippcd AT the Pres
eyterian Church. Rcvs Todd and Pitts
conducted tho services.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

a great many Of the lawyers from this
place are in Columbia this week, attend
ing tho Supreme Court. The Seventh
Circuit was called on Monday,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

Tho pro tenn of the Herald is troubled
by u bad odor underneath his sonctum
Tic should profit by the experience of
Mahomct with the mountain.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

n subscriber suggests that natural
gas has been discovered ncar here, mot
ahis Office, but tho town but the trouble
80 far has been to control and utilized II.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

MIR. ~. NJ. Resell has moved his mar
he' rom Harper Street to East side Pub
lie Square,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

Mr.. George Is. Pool has purchased the
site OF his old saloon and erected a new
building. The old house was pulled
down on Monday and on Saturday he
WAS conveniently quartcrcd in his new
saloon.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

me sidewalk near Gray & Andcrson's
factory has been graded, which isa great
thing for pedestrians.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30
Probate Judges Sales.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
LAU RENS COUNTY,
IN. COURT.


Pursuant to judgments for sale in
the following stated cases, will
sell, 1T public cutlery, at Laurens c.
H., ON Sale Day in December next,
being Monday, the 9TH day of the
mont. the property described in
carh case, UPON the terms Spccliird,
TO wit:
In The case of Sjlas S. Knipht. az
A lministrntor with VIII annexed
of sarah +, Evans. against Corrit
Evans at al.
$3.50.
All una rae OF lahu' cou'aih-
ing SlN-two Acres, or less,
ana bounded by iahds OF John Gar
rel'' Lewis A~Dcrcroii,pie ana o'h-
eTS, III iSlhE on tne Wa'cr3 Oh
Nor'h l'a'u'i CreeK, III saiu oouh-
w.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

y fock wall near Counts Livery Sta
p,e II other improvements by tho Coun-
Gil nro in progress.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

several parties brought cotton for 81
miios and over, two, 40 niles, to sell here.
Ihey say 1t paid them handsomely
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

i'"orens County has nine Brass Bands.
Two white and sevon colored.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

w. II. Martin, Esq, has an orange tree
which bore q full crop of fruit this sea-
son. Thc oranges arc small hut nnrfnnt
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

&C. ~Fsathcrstone Esq, visited Andor.
son last week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
LA u II EMS CO UNT y,

IN PROBATE COURT.
Whereas, Mary v. Pool has applied to
me FOR Letters of Administration on the
Estate of j. Glenn Little, deed.
These arc therefore to cite and admon-
ish all and singular :ic kindred and
creditors of said deceased, to DO and APP
pcar before me at a Court of PROBATE, to
bc holden at my office mt LaurcnS G. III =,
on the 18th day OF December, 1887. Mt 10
o'clock, \. NJ, 10 show cause, if any
they can, why letters should not be
granted.
Given under my hand and seal this,
10Th day Of November, 1887.
a. w. BURNSIDE,
Probate Judge.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

What has become of tho skating crtzc
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

Braids, every dcscr;p'n,
Buttons,
Hoods,
SrartS,
Belts.
Corset l.accs.
ForScts, Warmers and
other brands,
Hamhcrg Edging and
Inserting.
lHaccS of different kinds,
Towels, Cotton and Lin
en-,
Linen and Cotton Diaper
White Goods,
Table painask,
SuSpcndcrS,
Marbles,
Watch Keys,
MucilaGr,
Nail brushes Pocket,
Match i'oXcs--
knives,
Scissors,
Shears,
RaSOrS,
RaSor straps,
Playing Cards,
Visiting
Money Purses,
Memorandum Books,
Steel Watch Chains,
Rubber Bands,
Backing,
Bra MS Dressing Black
ing.
Tcetbing RIMS,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

Never has Laurcns had such a tro, /.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

I;IS.


Deaths in the Neighborhood-The sick
A mad-doS Scare Prospects Of a Teacher
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

This Powder never varies. \ marvel
OF purity strength and wholcSomcnnss.
Mono economical than the ordinary
Kinds, and cannot be sold in COMPETE
ton with the multitude IF low test,
short weight alum or phosphate pow
dcrS Sold only i'm ANS. ROYAL BAK
mo Powder CO., 100 Wall Street. NY
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

Hardware OF nearly every description, and many other articles too
numerous to mention. Ask for prices of Sole Leather, Harness Icath-
er, Lace Leather, Calf Skins, &c.
Remember we are selling Drugs as low IS any retail Drug store in
the State. Buy what you want from us We Il save YOU money.
Tcrmls pOMtivHlN cash.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30
TRAYNHAM & DIAL,
ESTABLISHED 1878
A Change in Business.
w 81 AT N owe

WE IRE selling strictly for cash, and we are now offering one Of the
largest II best selected stocks of Shoes in this market at and below
cost.
.onlcoI,Arnolls,A Aliens, Manchcstcrs, Simpsons, Windsors and all
the best brands ut cts per yard. Other brands 81 cts q ward.
Dress Goods and Clothing at cost.
W" carry an extensive stock of Notions and Fancy Goods and offer
them at prices that will suit the trade. We will mention n few of the
"hcrcht ARTICLES in our line that we have cut down to bottom:
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

IIOSiUrV,
llandkcrchicts,
Linen and Paper Collars,
Gents and LADIES' Cuns,
Neck wear,
Combs,
Tooth Brushes,
Pins,
Needles,
Pens and Pen Stats,
Lead and Slate Pencils.
Shaving Mugs,
States,
Wnir nrn us,'s'
Horse Brushes.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

School Sntchcls,
Shawl straps,
Shoe Buttoi..,
Hutton Hooks,
Sewing Machine Oil,
Fine Toilet Soaps,
Fine limo of PGrfuuIory,
Face Powders,
Swan Down,
Magnolia Balm,
CASTLE Soap,
SoZodout for the teeth,
Photograph Albums,
China cups and Saucc.-S,
Cr"ckcIy and Glassware,
Pipcs,
Pipe Stoms,
'hrwing aud Smoking
Tobacco.
Cigars and Cigarettes,
Umbrellas and purasois,
Gun Caps,
Lead,
shot,
Powder.
Lamp Chimncys,
Shades,
Wicks,
Chalk travons,
Cigar Tubes,
Horse and Mule Shoes,
Axes,
Shovels and Spades,
Nails.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1887-11-30

If You want the finest RAsor in the
weird don't hesitate, but go to W. L..
Boyd's and get it.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-28
The Pr,sbyteri.ns al Omaha.

OMAHA, NIB May 27.-The Presby-
terrain Assembly met this morning at
the usual time. A resolution from the
Assembly at s.. Louis, looking to
uoited action between both divisions
OF the church, as follows:
Resolved, That C. mmittee OF four
ministers end tour ruiug elders,
together with the moderator, to
meet with a similar c0mmittee oil
The General Assembly # the Pres.
byteIisn Church in the United
st tes Of America. II such commit
tee ahalI be appointed for the cole pur-
po q of inquiling into end ascertain
ing his iACIs above mentionsd, and 90
to the position THAT the seTbly pur
poses to maintain as tn the cJlored
churches, ecclesiastical boards and ny
o'her subject now regarded as obsta'
cles In the way OF united effort toi
tho proragatian Of the gospel, aud re-
port these facts to the next General
Assembly with such action rs they
may warrant.
A similar committee was appointed
by the assembly to confer with the
committee above n f9rred TO.
The Committee ON Correspondent CO
reported upon the project Of church
unity as suggested by the House OF
Bishops OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church, rPaffirming the principles BUS
tanned a f,w days ago by the Assem-,
bly, and suggesting the appointment OF
a COMMITTEES tn confer with commit
tee Of the House with a view to said
unity. Several communications look
ing for church unity were read from
The Reformed Church.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-28

DR.. HOGE'S RESOLUTION
ON ORGANIC UNION' OF THE
CHURCHES NORTH AND SOUTH,
That a Committee be Appointed to
Confer With the Northern
church Representatives.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 27.-The Cen
eral Assembly Of the Southern Presby-
terian Church, tfter two days dis-
cussion. adopted resolution offered
by DR.. Hoge, OF North Carolina, which
was really substitute and compro-
mise for the minority report on
organic union, that a committee be
appointed to confer with a committee
of the Northern church to ascertain
tie sentiment OF the latter in connec.
ton with ecclesiastical boards and the
coored church and other snbjec Of
of the two churches as might be- deem
ed necessary. The vote stood 81 for
and SO against the resolution. DR..
Morton presented the report of the
Committee.on Narratives, (which spe-
cially spoke OF the lack Of attention TO
the colored people. The Committee
on Foreign Missions recommended
the request OF the Brazilian churches
to allow 1t to erect separate national
synod in orjuncion with the North
ern (church missions which have
been released.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-28
PennYrOYal Pills

"CHICHENTER's ENGLISH"
The Original and only Genuine.
Safe and always Reliable. Beware Of worth.
lcN~ limitations. Indispensable to ladies,
MeN your DruggiSt for "ChtcheetCr'I
Ergli iI''and take no other, or inclose Il
(stsmpe) 70 US for particulars ~ LITTER BY
return mail. NGW, PAYER. Chi.
chester Chemical Co.,
9SIS NRdiRon Square, PhtladR., PN.
Sold by Druggists everywhere. Ask fol
"ChkChester'S Engtish" Penny rOYel
Ptita. Take nONther.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-28
The eldest baptist society.

MINNEAP IS, MINI day H,-The
eldest Baptist society, the American
Baptist Missionary Union, held It's
seventy-third annual meeting today.
The audience was very large, and the
exercises deeply interesting. After a
service OF song, the president, Dr.
Edward Judson, of Nav York, de-
livered the annual address 1t WAS a
powerful and eloquent diCcourse AID
held the attention OF the vast audience
until the end. DR.. Murdoch, the cor
responding te!re'ary, submitted his
annual report, showing manifest in
crease in the cause Of Missions The
following missionaries have died dur.
ing The past year: Rev. Edward A
Stevens, d D, Rev. William George,
Rev. Norman M. telbuIy, Rev. s.
j. White, Rev. o, II. Carpenter and
Mr.. Thomas N. Ranney. The treas
urer has received from all sources
$406, $50, including donations Of $l76,'
4SS, aud legscies of $66,06S. The ap'
preparations Tor the current year are
$35 800. The balance now in the
treasury ia 1920. TIE report coz
tanned a detailed statement of the
work in all foreign fields. TIE report
| waa adoptpd
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-28

ems In time to eepress the wages If
common labor.
Dsnver, Col, expects TO have the
largest electric light plant In the Unit
ed States.
The extraordinary industrial devel-
opments Ia Northern Alabama are at
tracing fresh capital, and labor Is
fiocking there In search Of employ
ment.
Very few Of the cooperative enter.
prises are meeting with success. II
the pioneers have the necessary pa
thence, and can make the necessary
sacrifices, success awaits them In the
future.
Henry Georges Anti-POverty So.
ciety is not spr aiding out Of New York
city. Chauncey M. Dopew rays the
| two greatest anti-povety societies are
the locomotive engineers and the 10.
connective frsmen. He says that GU
Of the 1874, 600 900 earned by the New
YORK Central railroad Sl2, 000, 600 goes
for wages, 100000 600 ior supplies,
S. 0O0, 600 for taKeI, interest, etc, aud
$3.OOOO00 for the blosted bond
holders and stockholders to bloat on.
tt e work of eqasl zing the profits
OF capital and labor Is progressing
steadily, but 1t will be many years be-
fore this mighty problem, affecting
every human being, will be adjusted
II &C jusled today or tomorrow, II
would practically check organization
and bring about o feeling Of content
ment, which would do more TO retsrt
civilization than all the mi ustice O.
capital and OF monopoly.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-28
clear the way

Without loss OF time, whom the intestinal
canal Is blocked up by reason of cOnstipa-
ton, chronic or temporary. II she uld be
borne in mind that this al ment is promo TO
become lasting and obstinate, and breed
other and worse complaints. Hostetter's
Stomach Bittels is the precise remedy To- ro-
move the obstruction efectually, but with,
out dreuchng or weakening the blockat led
bowels, u ccnseq 1enoe always to be appro-
headed from the use of violent laXatiVes'
which are among the most pernici0us OF the
cheap nOstrums sWallOw5d By the credulous
aud misiniormei. The Cat OF experience,
and OF tho medical fraternity, sanctions the
claims Of this standard aper,ont. Not only
as a source of rsliei a. d permanent reFu-
laiity to the bowels, liver and stomach, but
~ means Of rem DYING aud preventing
kidney and bladder troubles, and fever and
aguo, tits withOu: peer,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-28
Trustee and Receivers Sale.


TTNDER the power vested In me by a de-
" creo OF the Chancery Court OF Shelby
county, made November 3, 1888, in the case
Of Rebecca Lowenstein, exscutTix, vs.. the
Mississippi Valley Insurance Company and
others, and by the diroction'ot said decree l
will, on
Saturday, 18th day OF June, 1887,
within legA hours, at the Courthouse, sell at
public auction, tor cash, the following dc
soribed lot Of land, situated in Memphis,
Shelby county, Tennessee, viz:
Lot No. 4 q the subdivision Of Samuel
Rembert's estate, irontins IS feet on tho east
side o. Manassas street. with depth Of l46M
feet, beginning 225 feet north OF Hswley
street and at the northwest corner Of lot 3 q
said subdivision; thence north with the east
line OF Manassas street 70 feet 10 lot 81;
thence east with the line of lots, li6A feet to
the west line Of lot 10; thence south with the
eaid line rs ie [; thence west wi b the north
line Of lot 3, li654 feet to the beginning.
The said property was conveyed by @. O.
Bill TO Robert Hutchinso son, ttu,tee, by deed
rec crded in book ~, page 1856 and was Az
pointed trustee by the decree heretofore
mentioned In place of said Hutchinson and
am also receiver In said cause. The sale is
to be ade TO satisfy decree against the
maker Of the trust deed founded on tho note
secured by IL EquitY OF redemption Is
waived In the deed. Abstract of title la my
possession. A HATCHErT,
Trustee and Receiver.
Smith a Collier. Attorneys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-10

EOHl tue fbil MILL UaZette.
correspondent sends US the following account
OF his experiences In the Geological Gardens last
night: "Chance took me TO the grounds OF the
Geological Society yesterday evening, and after a
stroll around had just time to slip into the build
ing known as the Lion House, where also are the
tigers, 1aguars, and leOpards, when the storm
burst In ali It's fury In the waning light the stu
alton was anything but agreeable for the little
band or belated visitors, most OF them without
umbrellas. The rain poured down with such yiO-
lence that the floor OF the place soon covered
owing TO The presence OF various overflow pines
which discharged themselves inside the building
The flashing OF lighting was incessant and the
roar OF the thunder simply deafening. AS each
flash LII up the dim reCesSes Of the cages the eve
lighted upon the savage forms behind the bars
Here was lion standing up with his ears pricked
as though tie ciamOr OF the elements brought
back TO MS mind dim memories OF a time when ha
provided the forest and shrunk from the savayery
greater even than his own, OF tropical
storm. Two leopards who had been snarling
at one another appeared TO bury the Ratchet
In presence OF the mysterious flashes which
ever and anon blinded their fierce eyes, and their
demeanor eylnced certain mutual conciiiator1-
ness For the most part, the animals lay perfectly
motionleSs about the dens. tigresS from Turk.
eStan was, however, an exception. as she seemed
TO revel In the Storm and bounded from corner to
corner with bold defiance OF the lightning which
with almost the brilliancy OF ume-light, play ed
upon her. In the next cage q tiger and tigress
whose course OF true love did not appear to run
smoothly, 10 Judge from the nasty snaps OF the
lady when her mate attempted to rub his nose on
her shoulder, were completely subdued by the
crashing and flashing which was going on around
tneIn, ana they crouched down In opposite cor
ners, Win every appearance OF terror. When a
slight cessation in the rain storm eubuidened the
keepers 10 uriFe us forth INFO the horrors OF the
night II was WITH some feeling OF relief that lett
TINS particular refuge, for the thought would in
trude ltSel that /. by chance bolt were to strike
down wall there, my iour-fOOted friends would
De very uIsagreeab.e companions in.the dark"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-10
Odd Things in Decoration.

new l0rk Letter 20 Savannah News.
The craze for queer ard uncouth objects for dec.
Grating houses grows more rapid constantly. Not
ioHg ago was Ia an apartment decorated al
most entirely by whips or every conceivable fash
ION ana Size down to the modern cowboy lash
ihe erect was unusually Interesting Phiia-
delphla millionaire named Eales who died some
years ago, HAD devoted great deal OF his time to
correcting canes. They were froIl all quarters OF
lhe soDe, anu ranged from the spike sticks or the
south sea Islanders 10 the London scrutch and
tov.hplck cane, " hich were popular In London
az that TINE Nearly all OF them were sold at auc-
Ton In New YORK. never heard what became of
the correction until about month ago when saw
nearly Tour hundred OF them ranged around the
NAILS Q, a library In big house in 72d street.
Ihey sto9u upright on the fioor held by q rack
anu they formed an admirable substitute for vain.
scotlny. the history OF every cane was fastened
on the wal above the handle Of the stick to which
IL referred. ~ ~
know OF Japanese room In which several
paheis Oh the wall are formed OF japanese tapes
trles, Win portraits OF various members OF the
IamlIy worked H. The head Of the house is dis
tlpguisheo Dy eyeglasses and a pair OF enormous
whlskerS- HIS portrait Is the most prominent one
IN the room. All but the face Is Japanese and no
one can nave any idea OF the absurd effect Of q
Japanese mandarin with side whiskers and eye
glasses until ne sees this work OF art II is by all
ODDS the most wonderful thing ever saw yet the
family LOOK upon 1t with abJect reverence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-10

From the Cleveland Leader.
IL may not be generally known that the toss Of
cent decided the name OF the second largest
city on the Pacific coast and thut too not so many
years ago. IL was In the summer OF 1872 when
immigration was pouring into oregon. Two OF the
pioneers, A l. Loyejoy and a man named over
toh nile sa route from Vancouver to oregon City,
Stepped ashore from their canoe at the point where
foItIaho now stands, and, having examined tse
svposraphy Oh tae surrounding country, concluded
a. vieS mat II was most eligible position for
,1 si.o- A. some time during the ensuing winter
.hey returned, and commenced at once to clear on
=. talu anu MAKE preparations for the erection
SS 80 eSo.h. Before they had carried out this
scnenie OVertcn disposed OF his interest In the
Sl. 20 man named Pettygroye, who In con-
- ni, %iSn Love had the claim surveyed and
doft, a A, Ios-.ouse was completed and occupied
0lfihe me neAt winter by an enploye In the
summer OF 1si5 more accurate slirvey wac made
ana The ground was laid OF into reefs and blocks
Loseyoy wanted 10 name the city Boston. In honor
or the capital OF his native STATE White petty
grove preferred TO honor Portland Ne the CITY
question In favor OF Portland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-10

from the Dallas News.
He was decidedly rustic In appearance and would
pass anywhere for cowboy. He was taking q dry
smoke as he boarded the train at Abilene. He took
a seat near some Dallas men and drew from his
pocket box OF safety matches. He took one Of
the matches from the box, crossed his legs and
sw1ped the match across his thigh three or four
times, but failing to ignite it threw IL down and
LOOK another, which he put through the same
ordeal with precisely the same result This time
ne uttered cuss word and selected fresh match
the end OF which he carefully examined before
rak1ng II on his breecheS This match also failed
to strike fire, and the man swOre some and broke
a half dozen matches In quick succession One of
The Dallas men, who had been watching him. said |:
the box" va
"Who is doing this, anyhow" and he went on
breaking matches faster than ever Nobody in
terrupted him until he had wasted the whole box
OF matches without getting light. He then ran
his hand In his pocket and finished cut another
Dox OF the same brand and commenced on it. The
same DallaS1te again spoke to him OF the folly Of
wasting matches in that style, and told him that
he might try until the crack OF doom and he never
could strike match OF that make unless he raked
1t across the box.
.rll bet you SO I CAM" said the unsuccessful
match-striker.
am take the bet, replied the Dallas man. The
money. was put up, the young man went to the
glass ana rubbed the match on It, and 1t ignited
Inc green young man lighted his cigar took in the
money, smiled a dry. SardOnc, MephistOphelean
grin ana sald something about the runous conse-
QuenceS OF "Detting on another fellows trick"